Tragic Incident: Mother Accidentally Places Baby in Oven, Resulting in Infant's Death

A tragic incident in Missouri resulted in the death of an infant after her mother mistakenly placed her in an oven for a nap. The mother, Mariah Thomas, has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child. The child was found with apparent burns and pronounced dead at the scene. The prosecutor expressed the gravity of the situation and stated that they trust the criminal justice system to respond appropriately.